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Registration for the International Scientific-Practical Conference (ISPC) 2026 is now open. The international conference titled “Digital Management – Scientific Research and Practical Implementation” will take place on September 10–11, 2026 at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) in Brugg, Switzerland. Researchers, practitioners, and master’s and doctoral students are invited to submit abstracts and present current research on digitalization in business, management, education, and research.

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“Digital transformation requires a close connection between academic research and practical implementation. The ISPC provides an international platform where current research findings can be discussed and further developed collaboratively.”

— Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel, Head of the E-Commerce Institute and Professor at IU International University

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International Conference on Digital Management and Transformation

The International Scientific-Practical Conference (ISPC) 2026 provides an international platform for dialogue between academic research and practical implementation in digital management and digital transformation. The conference focuses on key developments in digitalization across business, management, education, and research.

It will be hosted by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and organized together with international partner institutions, including IU International University (Germany), Adelphi University (USA), East European University (Georgia), and the E-Commerce Institute Cologne.

The aim of the conference is to foster international exchange on digital innovation, bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss current developments and practical applications in digital management.

Submit Your Abstract and Present Your Research

The ISPC welcomes contributions from researchers, practitioners, master’s students, and doctoral candidatesworking on topics related to digital transformation and digital management.

Participants are invited to submit an abstract of approximately 300 words outlining their research topic.

The deadline for abstract submission is June 1, 2026. Final presentations or full papers must be submitted by September 1, 2026, ahead of the conference dates on September 10–11, 2026.

Thanks to the hybrid conference format, participants can present their research either on-site at FHNW in Brugg or online via Zoom.

Awards for Outstanding Scientific Contributions

To recognize outstanding academic contributions, the conference will once again present Best Presentation Certificatesto speakers who deliver exceptional presentations.

In addition, Young Scientist Certificates will be awarded to early-career researchers who have not yet completed a PhD. These awards aim to support and encourage the next generation of researchers in the fields of digitalization and digital management.

Conference Location: FHNW in Brugg (Switzerland)

The ISPC 2026 will take place at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) in Brugg-Windisch. The university is one of Switzerland’s leading applied sciences institutions and provides an ideal setting for international academic conferences.

Participants can choose from several hotels located close to the conference venue, including the Centurion Towerhotel Windisch-Brugg and the Hotel Terminus Brugg, both within walking distance of the campus.

Registration and Further Information

Further details about participation, abstract submission, and recommended accommodation can be found on the official FHNW conference page:

https://www.fhnw.ch/en/about-fhnw/schools/business/events/ispc-2026

The official registration for participants and presenters is also handled through this website.